Lynne Hatfield of Simply Beautiful Hair Salon styles Sidney Shanayda's hair Friday evening. (this was the only special needs client scheduled for a haircut that day)

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From the black and chrome stylists' chairs to the pink and zebra-striped accents, plus the name that appeals to its customers' fondest hopes and aspirations, Simply Beautiful seems like a nice but typical beauty salon.

It's not, though.

Instead, it's an inspiring place where people with special needs and those who love them can come without fear of the stares and whispered comments many have endured elsewhere. What's more, their shampoos, haircuts and all are free. ...